> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://resources.unizin.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://resources.unizin.org/products/data-and-analytics/raw-canvas-data-2/flat-files.md). # Flat Files ### Overview Unizin members may have access to Canvas Data 2 flat files in a Google Cloud Storage (GCS) bucket in the following formats: parquet {% hint style="info" %} Please note in the future, we hope to support additional formats for the CD2 flat files. These formats include: csv, json, and tsv. {% endhint %} The CD2 flat files are updated every 24 hours. The Google Cloud Storage bucket contains all CD2 flat files for an institution, which can be downloaded. Unizin retains a rolling seven-day history of files. To request access to Canvas Data 2 flat files, please submit a support ticket by emailing . ### Data Load Timing Currently, Unizin pulls the flat files daily at 23:00 UTC for all institutions, except UF. UF's flat files are pulled daily at 14:00 UTC. Usually, this process takes no longer than 20 minutes. However, it can take up to 2 hours to complete, depending on Instructure. ### User Access Similar to all UDP user access requests, each individual must receive a Data Steward's written approval and submit it to Unizin via support ticket so access may be granted. A user must clearly indicate the method for which they want to consume the raw CD2 data (i.e. parquet flat files in GCS). --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://resources.unizin.org/products/data-and-analytics/raw-canvas-data-2/flat-files.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.